UEFA EURO 2024 (Group Stage) - On Optus Sport

[Frank Bunn]

Meh, beating Italy doesn't matter. We won't win the Euros.

Why not? England only lost to Italy in the last Euros on penalties. Outplayed France in the QF of the Qatar WC but didn't take chances.

 

[darth_timon]

Why not? England only lost to Italy in the last Euros on penalties. Outplayed France in the QF of the Qatar WC but didn't take chances.

This is England we're talking about. We won't win, which is fine. I expect Germany to be much stronger by the time the tournament rolls around, France remain contenders, and if Spain can get a natural goal-scorer, they'll be very strong too (their midfield is to die for).

Outside bets for me would be Portugal (sans Ronaldo), Croatia (ageing yet still talented squad), and the Netherlands. Very early days, but that's where I'd place the likely contenders.

 

[Frank Bunn]

This is England we're talking about. We won't win, which is fine. I expect Germany to be much stronger by the time the tournament rolls around, France remain contenders, and if Spain can get a natural goal-scorer, they'll be very strong too (their midfield is to die for).

Outside bets for me would be Portugal (sans Ronaldo), Croatia (ageing yet still talented squad), and the Netherlands. Very early days, but that's where I'd place the likely contenders.

Don't be so pessimistic. England would be one of the favourites to win the tournament. First step is to qualify. Beating Italy on their home turf for the first time in 61 years is a big deal.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

This is England we're talking about. We won't win, which is fine. I expect Germany to be much stronger by the time the tournament rolls around, France remain contenders, and if Spain can get a natural goal-scorer, they'll be very strong too (their midfield is to die for).

Outside bets for me would be Portugal (sans Ronaldo), Croatia (ageing yet still talented squad), and the Netherlands. Very early days, but that's where I'd place the likely contenders.

Spain, Germany, Italy and Dutch all lack strikers. Poms would be second favourites behind French.

 

[RPCB]

Within 4 minutes of coming onto the pitch, Joselu has scored twice for Spain.

 

[RPCB]

Kazakhstan, at $19 on Bet365 to beat the $1.20 favourites Denmark, have beaten the Danes 3-2. Wow.

 

[Bojan KantKick]

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Wober off injured after 34 mins and now Gnonto off injured after 22 mins. Great intl weekend

 

[Frank Bunn]

England were solid v Ukraine without being spectacular. Pickford didn't have a save to make. Saka scored a craka. Madison looks more effective than Grealish.

 

[Zidane98]

Portugal playing Liechentstein & Luxermbourg must be the easiest international break they have ever had.

 

[Zidane98]

That's saying something as I am sure they have witnessed plenty lol

 

[Zidane98]

Roberto Di Maio made his debut for San Marino in the last round of qualifiers - at age 40. Must be running low on plumbers & salesmen to fill the team.

 

[RPCB]

Roberto Di Maio made his debut for San Marino in the last round of qualifiers - at age 40. Must be running low on plumbers & salesmen to fill the team.

Played 154 matches for the club side, San Marino, but only made his debut for the national team, San Marino, at age 40. That’s interesting.

 

[Zidane98]

Played 154 matches for the club side, San Marino, but only made his debut for the national team, Sam Marino, at age 40. That’s interesting.

Weird that's who they are called. Play 5th division In Italy. I imagine players get paid in coffee / pizza / pasta in that league.

 

[RPCB]

Weird that's who they are called. Play 5th division In Italy. I imagine players get paid in coffee / pizza / pasta in that league.

San Marino are independent from Italy but I believe it is actually in Italy. So that’s likely why the football club play in Italy.

 

[Zidane98]

San Marino are independent from Italy but I believe it is actually in Italy. So that’s likely why the football club play in Italy.

Similar to Monaco playing in Ligue 1. Just a whole lot shitter.

 

[Bradesmaen]

Portugal playing Liechentstein & Luxermbourg must be the easiest international break they have ever had.

how they managed to get the group they have is ridiculous. They barely have to turn up to qualify.

 

[Bradesmaen]

San Marino are independent from Italy but I believe it is actually in Italy. So that’s likely why the football club play in Italy.

It's inside Italy but is a separate entity. There is also a Sammarinese league.

 

[RPCB]

It's inside Italy but is a separate entity. There is also a Sammarinese league.

Yes, that’s what I said.

 

[Zidane98]

It's inside Italy but is a separate entity. There is also a Sammarinese league.

What is the point of the place? Speaks Italian, surrounded by Italy. Is it a tax haven or something?

 

[Bradesmaen]

What is the point of the place? Speaks Italian, surrounded by Italy. Is it a tax haven or something?

I dunno, probably like what is the point of overseas territories these days like northern Ireland. Just drains on economies

 

[Bradesmaen]

Yes, that’s what I said.

Not exactly #sm'd

 

[RPCB]

Not exactly #sm'd

Kind of weird though that they do have their own league but the club San Marino don’t play in it.

 

[Bradesmaen]

Kind of weird though that they do have their own league but the club Sam Marino don’t play in it.

As Zidane says, similar to Monaco, but san Marino is a lot bigger

 

[Frank Bunn]

France outclassed Ireland at times but the boys in green kept battling to the end. The only goal came when Cullen gifted the ball to Pavard on the edge of the box and he slammed it in off the crossbar. Ogbene probably Ireland's best player.